Touch may be all the rage at Microsoft, but that doesn't mean the company
is abandoning work on its keyboards and mice.
Like it did last year with the introduction of new Windows 8-customized
keyboards and mice, Microsoft is rolling out yet more Windows 8-friendly
models.
I've been typing on one of these keyboards loaned to me by Microsoft for
the past few days and can say it's quite comfortable. The keyboard is domed, so
it's raised in the middle and slopes downward toward the edges. The "6" key is
in an unfamiliar place, which is kind of annoying, as is the backspace key. But
users can opt to turn one of the space-bar keys into a backspace button, so that
helps a bit.
The keyboard includes Charms keys (along the top row) that mirror the
charms in Windows 8. It also comes with an optional keyboard height adapter that
"clicks in" magnetically like the Surface keyboards do. A separate number pad
also is available for those who do a lot of number-intensive typing.
I really like Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse. It's half mouse, half trackball. It's
been really comfortable, even though it's quite large. It has a thumb rest and,
for those who are using Windows 8, a Windows key on top, which takes users
straight to the Windows 8 Start screen.
A single USB dongle allows users to connect both the mouse and the keyboard
to their PCs and devices.
These new peripherals work with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows RT,
though only "basic functionality" is provided when used with Windows RT.
The new Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop (the keyboard and mouse combined) will be
available in August 2013 for an estimated retail price of US $130. (It should be
available from Microsoft online around August 15.) The keyboard will be
available separately in September for an estimated retail price of $81. The
mouse will be available separately this month for an estimated retail price of
$60.
Correction, 10:45 a.m. PT: This story originally misstated the capabilities
of the mouse and keyboard. Neither is Bluetooth-enabled.
2013年8月13日星期二
Customers will likely be able to boot straight for the desktop
Even though it appears like Microsoft is placing the finishing touches on
Windows 8.1, a couple of reports say the release date is still a couple months
away.
Both ZDNet along with the Verge claim that Windows eight.1 will launch in October, not only for existing Windows 8 PCs, but for new computer systems running the updated operating program. The duo had been the initial to report on Windows 8.1's (then called Windows Blue) existence, a lot of months ago.
Mind you, this isn't a delay, as Microsoft has never ever confirmed a release date for Windows eight.1. The corporation has only said that it would release the application to Computer makers (a course of action recognized as RTM) in August. Each reports say Microsoft continues to be on track.
But as ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley explains, Microsoft may possibly be holding back the actual launch to get a couple of causes: First, Windows 8.1 is reportedly very buggy, even for a test make, so the extra time will permit Microsoft to clean issues up through computer software updates for new Pc purchasers. Second, releasing both the update and new Windows 8.1 devices simultaneously could develop a bigger splash, amounting to a “launch event” for the far more user-friendly version of Microsoft's operating technique.
Windows eight.1 incorporates a number of concessions for desktop users, also as new features for the modern day interface. Customers will likely be able to boot straight for the desktop, disable modern-style “hot corners” and access essential desktop functions by right-clicking around the newly-restored Commence button. The modern day interface includes main improvements to built-in apps, the ability to use 3 apps side-by-side, overhauled Bing search and much more. The net impact is that it is a lot easier to stay around the desktop if you'd like, but not unthinkable to switch for the modern day UI.
If Microsoft manages to launch the update in October, it'll fall around the one-year anniversary of Windows eight. That's a massive adjust for Windows, which ordinarily releases important updates when just about every couple of years, but it's a required change as Microsoft tries to help keep up with Apple and Google. No matter whether you love or hate the operating technique, there's no doubt that Microsoft's switch to a fast release cycle is undoubtedly bearing fruit.
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Both ZDNet along with the Verge claim that Windows eight.1 will launch in October, not only for existing Windows 8 PCs, but for new computer systems running the updated operating program. The duo had been the initial to report on Windows 8.1's (then called Windows Blue) existence, a lot of months ago.
Mind you, this isn't a delay, as Microsoft has never ever confirmed a release date for Windows eight.1. The corporation has only said that it would release the application to Computer makers (a course of action recognized as RTM) in August. Each reports say Microsoft continues to be on track.
But as ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley explains, Microsoft may possibly be holding back the actual launch to get a couple of causes: First, Windows 8.1 is reportedly very buggy, even for a test make, so the extra time will permit Microsoft to clean issues up through computer software updates for new Pc purchasers. Second, releasing both the update and new Windows 8.1 devices simultaneously could develop a bigger splash, amounting to a “launch event” for the far more user-friendly version of Microsoft's operating technique.
Windows eight.1 incorporates a number of concessions for desktop users, also as new features for the modern day interface. Customers will likely be able to boot straight for the desktop, disable modern-style “hot corners” and access essential desktop functions by right-clicking around the newly-restored Commence button. The modern day interface includes main improvements to built-in apps, the ability to use 3 apps side-by-side, overhauled Bing search and much more. The net impact is that it is a lot easier to stay around the desktop if you'd like, but not unthinkable to switch for the modern day UI.
If Microsoft manages to launch the update in October, it'll fall around the one-year anniversary of Windows eight. That's a massive adjust for Windows, which ordinarily releases important updates when just about every couple of years, but it's a required change as Microsoft tries to help keep up with Apple and Google. No matter whether you love or hate the operating technique, there's no doubt that Microsoft's switch to a fast release cycle is undoubtedly bearing fruit.
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